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Government Corruption
How Oklahoma's Cash Bail System Imprisons the Innocent An Investigation into America's Highest Incarceration Rate On any given morning in Oklahoma, more than 9,000 people wake up behind bars who have never been convicted of a crime. They are legally innocent—presumed so by the
Tulsa
A comprehensive investigation into Governor Kevin Stitt's controversial midnight veto and the cascade of corruption allegations that defined his tenure On a late spring night in May 2025, as most Oklahomans slept, Governor Kevin Stitt made a decision that would crystallize his administration's troubled relationship with
Muskogee
Matt Muskrat's call to clean up local government raises questions about his own history A candidate with 2008 felony charges positions himself as the answer to corruption MUSKOGEE COUNTY, OK — Matt N Anna Muskrat has a message for Muskogee County voters: "DRAIN THE SWAMP!!!!!" The candidate
Tulsa
An eight-year federal lawsuit alleges a statewide extortion scheme that jails the poor while generating profits for law enforcement By EastOklahoma.com Investigative Team Kendy Killman became a prisoner in her own home, though she'd never been convicted of a violent crime. The Cleveland County mother of
Muskogee
A fundraiser organized by Braggs Fire Secretary Brenna has been cancelled after credible concerns emerged that activist Sean Buckner planned to cause a scene at the event. The cancellation highlights a growing pattern of disruption by Buckner and his associates, who claim to champion transparency while routinely sabotaging legitimate civic
Muskogee
While Oklahoma communities revolt against Big Tech, one county embraces billions in AI infrastructure — but at what cost? An investigation into the divergent paths of data center development in Oklahoma Mark Hughes doesn't trust the government or big corporations. Standing in Muskogee, Oklahoma, where Google just announced plans